Summary
As the Leadership Positioning Manager, you'll lead strategic communications to position One Chobani leaders, their work, and their thought leadership. Your work will help guide One Chobani’s profile as the premier natural, nutritious, delicious, and accessible food manufacturer. Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, One Chobani Comms, you'll ensure seamless collaboration with communications team partners and colleagues to support the One Chobani positioning narrative. Your efforts will result in the earned placement of and speaking opportunities for leaders, amplifying One Chobani as an innovative and impact-driven business. You’ll be responsible for positioning strategies that support leaders of impact, people, product and commercial, creating business value for the organization. You will be tapped, as needed, to work beyond leadership positioning and support overall One Chobani communications initiatives.
Responsibilities
Leadership Communications: Develop, implement, and measure a proactive leadership positioning strategy that defines the company as a truly unique enterprise, balancing products, performance, and purpose Guide leadership positioning strategies to proactively position One Chobani as a leading, natural, and accessible food manufacturer Collaborate with integrated comms team to deliver 360-degree storytelling which positions our leaders in order to advance the business Secure earned media stemming from speaking and visibility opportunities to extend the reach and impact of leadership time investments as well as maximize their efforts overall
Team Participation & Agency Management: Be an integrated member of a talented communications team, helping foster a culture of collaboration and innovation Lead leadership positioning strategies, being responsible for driving your area of subject matter expertise as it relates to integrated campaigns and/or business moments Manage external agency relationships on an as-needed basis to ensure seamless alignment with One Chobani Communications Team goals
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with senior leaders Ability to distill a lot of information into key, strategic messages 6+ years of experience in corporate communications Strong strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex issues and influence stakeholders Demonstrated success in managing high-profile agency relationships Exceptional crisis management and storytelling skills Passionate about social impact and brand positioning
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws. Compensation Range: $92,800.00 - $139,200.00, plus bonus.
